Bishop by Sawyer Bennett REVIEWED BY: Melinda Lazar

Bishop by Sawyer Bennett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Bishop by Sawyer Bennett
3.5*

Bishop is the first book in Bennett’s new Arizona Vengeance series. I was extremely excited about a new series of hockey players as I’d given up on the Cold Fury series after they got repetitive and formulaic. I thought I was in for more of the same when I started reading Bishop but it did get better.

Bishop is a member of the expansion team and on the night before the first day, hits the town and meets the lucky Brooke who is also down for an unforgettable one night stand. The go their separate ways the next day until they meet again in the Vengeance offices, with the coach barging in and witnessing Bishop’s hand on his daughters ass. Brooke thinks the best course of action is to lie to her dad and confesses that she and Bishop are engaged - in order to protect Bishop from her fathers wrath on and off the ice.

This book was..... ok for me. I liked the characters well enough though in all honesty, I liked the side characters more than the H and h, except for Nanette who is in a special league of her own. My problem is that I almost feel like Bennett’s books are becoming a little predictable but I can’t stop myself from wanting to read them. She writes great sports romances (Off series, anyone?!) but the Cold Fury left a bad taste and I’m not sure where I stand with this one. I did like it, but it was just ok. Not fantastic or great. I am definitely looking forward to the books for the other characters we met here, particularly Tacker.

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As Dust Dances by Samantha Young

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Micky Barnard 

As Dust Dances by Samantha Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

This book was a bit of a sneak attack. I just liked Play On and didn’t know what to expect from AS DUST DANCES but it started so very strong that I was grabbed almost immediately.

Skylar, the female protagonist has such an unusual story, she’s a successful lead singer of a band, or she was 20 months ago. When the book starts she’s been living homeless, on the streets of Glasgow for nearly six months. From there, everything in the reader needs more, needs answers. Skylar was the kind of strong heroine that isn’t in your face, she pulls her strength and confidence out of the bag at the important moments and I really identified with that.

The story takes you into the world of record labels, A&R people and Skylar finding herself being discovered again. Killan is her grumpy, overtly professional and sometimes rude record label boss. Their story isn’t predictable and there are some fantastic friendships that are in the fore in this story, friendships from the past and new ones. As this story reaches its culmination there are some good twists that kept me holding my breath, I loved that.

The heat between Skylar and Killian is exceptional, slow-burning and just fantastic to read. I believed every emotion and spat between them. This was the kind of chemistry I love reading.

I’m pretty excited about the next book which is Killian’s sister, Autumn. AS DUST DANCES can be read as a complete standalone despite being part of a series. I recommend to all my contemporary romance loving friends.

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Envy by Rachel Van Dyken

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Melinda Lazar 

Envy by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Envy by Rachel Van Dyken

I always love coming back to The Family and this 1001 Dark Night novella is perfect for a little something extra in between the full-length novels. While we still get a hefty dose of the mafia bosses and their respective families, this is the story of their nanny, Renee and the protector, Vic. While we’re fully aware of Vic’s capacity within the family and know just how much blood he’s spilled, we either aren’t aware or I simply can’t remember having read the vows he’s made and what he’s given up to take on this role. While he’s always had his eye on Renee, he’s been unable to follow through on making his move due to his commitments (and also the minor fact that he’d likely lose a limb or his life if he did). Renee is simply biding her time, nannying the kids till she returns to school while eyeballing the crap out of Vic as part of her daily routine. Naturally, nothing for The Family and it’s associates ever goes to plan and for that I’m grateful. As usual, this is a great addition to the Eagle Elite series and one that can be read without having read the series in its entirety. Having said that, this whole series is a must! The interaction and ruthlessness of these people keeps me engaged, intrigued, and begging for more.

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Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid

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Monique Cashmere

Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5🌟’s

I can not get enough of these Winston brothers and folk. I firstly want to express how much I enjoyed hearing about what each sibling has been up to, because I miss them like family!

I was looking forward to Roscoe’s story as being the baby of the group, he sometimes was miss judged or overlooked. I wanted to know more about him and what was his take on his whimsical kin. I just knew he had a sense of humor but I was delighted to learn he had a very sensitive side too. His vulnerability and inexperience only made him more adorable. Of course he was extremely protective of what’s his and that too was admirable.

Simone was Roscoe’s childhood bestie, but she was also his mothers besties daughter. Therefore they spent a lot of time together from kids to teens. Miscommunication always leads to trouble and that was what happened to split these two up. Simone moved on, moved out and only came home sporadically over the next ten years. She and Roscoe never crossed paths in that time. She had followed her dreams and became a Forensic Science Researcher. Roscoe also followed his aspirations of becoming a vet. Now she is back home working in the diner her mother owns and she runs into her long lost friend. She has a task to fulfill and Roscoe is not making her job easy.

I loved being inside Simone’s head and seeing her quirky aspect. She was quite comical. The same for Roscoe, learning about his abilities and memory recount was fascinating. I have to say I am slightly envious! The thing I found hard to reconcile with these two was the time frame apart and their reconnection. Multitude of things can happen to a person in these years detached that could change their demeanor and who they were. I felt they needed more time to discover each other’s personalities again before their HEA.

This is a standalone contemporary romance told in dual POV. Although if you want the full effect of this series, it is best to read in book order to keep in the time sequence. It is definitely a series not to miss and I bet, like me, you’ll be re reading them over and over. I am excited for the next installment for this clan with Billy’s tale. His is going to be heart wrenching I feel.

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Climbing The Longhorn by Ann Lister

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Joanne Swinney

Climbing The Longhorn by Ann Lister
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naked hiking is not something I could really pull off, if I’m being completely honest my hubby couldn’t either. He doesn’t like them swinging around like clackers. His words not mine.

High five Derek though for letting it all hang out. It made for a interesting and hot read that’s for sure. Christian may have found it awkward to begin with, but he sharp come around. LITERALLY!!

As always this Author knows how to tell a great story. Long or short it’s always a pleasure to read.

If you are looking for a fun, short read and you love gay romance hen you definitely need to check this one out.

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WOLFSONG by T.J. Klune

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Joanne Swinney

Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


5 SINGING STARS

I am seriously struggling on how to start my review. I could just say, it was a great story, I was engrossed the whole way through. But that doesn’t even come close to how much this story gripped me.

This is the first time I have read anything by this Author, and it most certainly won’t be the last. I am eager for more. So much more.

I love reading paranormal, shifters are a favourite of mine. So when I spotted this Author being shared on a blog, I investigated. I am thrilled beyond belief that I got to take this adventure of pure fantasy with some remarkable characters.

Ox hasn’t had an easy life. He’s done and seen things that most others wouldn’t even comprehend. He’s always been special, many thought him to be slow, a retard. That comment almost did me in. By the time I heard that being spoken I was already knee deep emotionally invested, and I believe that comment was made in chapter two.

Ox was surprised one day to see the empty house next to him had residents. It was empty for so long, he always wondered about it. When Ox met the Bennetts, especially Joe his life changed forever.

Young Joe Bennett was the cutest, I giggled when he first spoke to Ox. “Candy canes and pinecones and epic and awesome.” That line right there will stay with you through the whole book. Joe knew that Ox was special to him, even from the age of ten. Ox was it, there would never be another. Unfortunately Ox never saw Joe as a grown man, well not straight away. The day that happened was something to laugh about.

Ox and Joe lit up my world. I always say the best place to be is to lose yourself in a world of fantasy, and that’s exactly what I did.

I fell in love with each character, Thomas, I shed tears for him. Elizabeth made me smile, Mark made his way into my heart. Kelly and Carter made me laughed. The guys from the garage made my day with their sense of humour. Even Jessie work her way into my affections.

It wasn’t all love, fun and laughter though, far from it in fact. Joe has constant nightmares and it’s not surprising considering what he had to endure as a young boy. Many people are out to hurt the Bennetts, as much as Ox wants to keep them all safe, it’s an impossible task. When they mourned one of their own, I did too. When they laughed or cried I did also. I was almost nearing the end of the book when I couldn’t take it anymore. I was so close to reading the end before I even got to it. My heart was picking up speed, and I thought I needed to know sooner rather than later. But my husband stopped me. His words were, “You’ll regret it, what if you miss something important” Grrr!! True so I carried on.

I could go on and on about how wonderful this story is, but I think you should just read it for yourself. If you love paranomal and shifters then don’t even give it a second thought. Hit the download button.

TJ Klune a million times thank you for such an epic and awesome adventure.

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The Chase by Elle Kennedy

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Melinda Lazar

The Chase by Elle Kennedy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chase by Elle Kennedy
3.5-4*

I’ve been not so patiently waiting for The Chase and overall, it was good. It’s the story of Fitzy, who we met in the Off-Campus series and Summer, sister to Dean from the same series.

Fitzy has always been attracted to the bubbly Summer who attracts attention and drama without even trying but he’s tamped it right down as she’s the complete opposite of the kind of girl he’d normally want to date. All Fitzy wants is a peaceful, drama-free life and he knows he won’t get that with Summer. Summer on the other hand, is attracted to Fitzy and makes it known without any shyness. Well, she does until she overhears Fitzy’s unfiltered opinions of her and then she’s put right off.

I enjoyed the story for the most part and the banter was, on occasion, engaging. I really wanted to love Fitzy but his hot and cold attitude annoyed me to some degree and I kind of wanted to shake some reaction out of him. I also felt that the story kind of dragged at the beginning and I didn’t see the need for all the extra drama thrown in - for example, I would have preferred that Hunter not be a factor in this story because that truly took me out of rooting for Fitzy and Summer to sort themselves out. Overall, it was good but I don’t think I’ll be rushing to do a reread any time soon.

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Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid

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Micky Barnard 

Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

DR STRANGE BEARD was a swoon-fest brimming with feelings, my feelings, leaking all over the place. It took me a pause to get into to into the book properly but once I was in, I had my whole mind and body shoe-horned into it. The timeline in this book is interesting in terms of previous characters, it took me a little adjustment but I enjoyed all Winston updates.

I can’t say Roscoe has been at the front of my mind in previous books, I recollect little of him, I now find him utterly unforgettable, that’s the kind of man he is. A vet, often surrounded by puppies, flirting with anyone female of any age and avoiding some of the real stuff of life. This man is a bit of savant in some ways.

“He was in faded greenish-blueish scrubs, his long form lying on the floor, allowing at least twelve happy, fluffy puppies to crawl over him, wagging their fluffy tails licking his face and forearms while he laughed and they yipped and growled playfully.”

“More importantly, why did Roscoe have to be a vet? Why couldn’t he be a...a...a mortician? He wouldn’t look quite so stunningly and alluringly gorgeous covered in dead bodies, now would he?”

Simone grew on me from, hmmm I’m not sure, to like, to love, to she’s perfect for him. Both Simone and Roscoe had nerdy sides to them that on the one hand kept them apart and on the other hand made them right for one another. These two were childhood friends that were inseparable and this was a second-chance, friends to more that thrilled me.

There were some chemistry-laden twists that were really just the best reading but I can’t say more because spoilers are spoilery; I have all the highlighted bits to look back on. However, I lived for the unexpected in this book, both in connection and serious plot development. Some of those serious plot developments had me teary, unusually for me. So, feelings really were brimming in this read.

Here I am again, trying to decide my favourite Winston book and I just can’t. The quality and consistency of read is superb and I’ll never be ready for these to end.

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Ride by Harper Dallas

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Micky Barnard 

Ride by Harper Dallas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Woah! Is there anything better than a debut author rocking your world with a breathtaking read? Not in my world. I have devoured this book in 24 hours, resenting every minute I wasn’t reading. I couldn’t put the book down and yet I wanted to sprint to the culmination, consumed by every chapter.

I am a serious sucker for sports romance but I’ve only read the odd book set in the snowboarding world. Chase is a pro-snowboarder, a cocky jerk but with all the talent in the world. Brooke is a extreme sports photographer, just wanting to catch her break, living week to week. These two have a reluctant pull to one another and holy smokes, that pull drags the reader in. The chemistry between these two is fiery and compelling but it’s the story that makes you addicted to this couple. There’s a lot of conflict between Chase and Brooke, they’re both emotionally stunted.

“How come when we don’t open our mouths, we have such a good time together, and as soon as we speak something goes wrong?”

“I’m not sure you experience things through several inches of emotional Kevlar.”

There is a strong cast of friends in this book, a four-some of elite snowboarders and it seems the rest of the series is going to be each of the friends; I am so here for that. Hanne and JJ really brought depth to the storyline for me and I’m looking forward to their books, especially Hanne who I have zero inkling about in terms of romantic interest.

So, I’m busy telling all my book buddies who love sports romance to give this a try. It truly doesn’t feel like an author debut, therefore I have high hopes of what’s to come as Harper Dallas can write.

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Piper: A Last Score Spin Off by K.L. Shandwick

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Ann Meemken

Piper: A Last Score Spin Off by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Piper is the newest release in the last score series. I was excited to read her story.

Gibson and Chloe take custody of Piper after her mom died. Gibson and Piper share the love of music, which creates a special bond between them. Gibson is a famous rock star. Gibson and his band mate Simon help guide Piper in her music. They both think she has a special gift.

This story is amazing. Piper sets off to make her dreams a reality. She wants to make it on her own ability not just have it handed to her. She is strong willed and willing to go after what she wants. I admire her for doing it her way.

Simon becomes her confidant when things get bit rough. They have been friends for few years but this brings them a lot closer. There relationship has many obstacles standing in their way. I hope they will make all their dreams come true.

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The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely

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Jess

The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

April and Theo have some SERIOUS chemistry in Lauren Blakely’s THE REAL DEAL. I’ve read my fair share of her novels and I cannot decide if this one is her best or not...it’s pretty darn close!

I’m a sucker for insta-chemistry. SUCKER. I love it. The real deal has is in spades. April and Theo don’t have much time to get to know one another, you know, with him being April’s fake boyfriend and all for her annual Fam Jam, but they make it work and the good times kept coming. Laughter. Similar wit. Their ability to fit right in to a very bizarre situation does not go unnoticed by April. Soon, the “fake” relationship doesn’t really give their feelings for one another justice and neither can refrain from keeping their attraction to each other at bay any longer.

It’s been a while for me in terms of reading a Blakely book. I’ve missed her ability to suck me right in and keep me turning pages like I cant get enough. Putting this book down was really difficult for me, but duty calls. Blah blah blah.

Had I been given the chance, I’d have crushed this read in an afternoon. The flow was perfect, the timing on point and all the characters played their roles perfectly and fabulously.

Steamy and sexy, light and fun. I love a great Blakely novel and this was just the icing on the cake in terms of her contemporary romance repertoire.

A perfect summer read-but if you’re looking for something to cool you down, this book is not for you! It’s HOT HOT HOT!!!

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The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland

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Monique Cashmere

The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always get excited when I get to read a new Vi Keeland novel, whether it be on her own or co written with Penelope Ward. And this was no exception. I read the synopsis and wanted my hands on it quick smart!

It is hard writing reviews, because you want to talk about all the great things that happen, but you don't want to spoil it for everyone either. So with that in mind, here are some of my thoughts. Grayson Westbrook, or Gray, because we frequently talk about the hero first. And what a hero..... he was loyal to a fault and it costs him dearly..... three years worth to be exact. He is very swoony and a true romantic and even though he was robust and tough, he had this vulnerable side that was adorable. He connects with Layla Hutton in a couple of ways, they both have done something worth paying penance for which gives them time to reflect but also connect. They then discover more about each other and that they both come from unorthodox families. Layla is conflicted about giving Gray a second chance, with everything they have now learnt, she is unsure if they can find their HEA.

I enjoyed this book, I really did. It has a great story; full of romance, a little bit of angst with a few twists and some steamy romps. I find I am drawn to reading second chance romance more than others and that it was in dual POV was an added bonus. This book felt comfortable to read, like it was very familiar. It may not be my all time favourite, but it is definitely worth the read.

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In High Cotton by Denise Grover Swank

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Monique Cashmere

In High Cotton by Denise Grover Swank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5*'s

Oh My Stars and Garters - that was a whole lot of something!

My heart is still reeling over Neely Kate and her ordeal. This poor girl has been through so much. I am glad that Joe and Jed are a constant in her life, along with Rose, to help her heal.

This book picks up straight from the first, and they are still dealing with Kate and some others that are trying to make Neely Kate's world a nightmare. So much happens and it is causing a real stink in Henryetta. With every good mystery series, some questions are answered, but so many more things are left to be discovered in the next instalment. Neely Kate has to learn how to trust again, her own instincts and men. Jed is being extremely understanding and supportive of Neely Kate being her own person. Joe is making lots of headway on this aspect too. Things I loved about this book was of course the interaction between NK and Jed - I loved his surprises. I also cherished the other characters coming into play, even Mason. I have not given up on him, I still feel he is the most stand up man with the best morals. It goes without saying that the story line is enthralling. I am not onboard with all the developments, but it is very compelling. I'm excited to see what is coming up next for this series and to hear more about The Rose Gardner Investigations.

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The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland

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Melinda Lazar 

The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland

Following an incident where she was forced to fulfill hours of community services, Layla is eager to please the partners at her law firm and that means presenting as best she can to win a potential new client. Upon entering the meeting, she comes face to face with the one man she’s spent the last year trying to get over: Gray Westbrook. The man she fell in love with while serving her hours of community service at the same prison he was in, serving time for white-collar crime.

Not sure what I can say about this book. It was an ok read, nothing spectacular or that we’ve not seen before. I did enjoy quite a few aspects particularly pertaining to Gray. I thought he was a great man with a huge heart and my personal weakness, a dirty mouth. I enjoyed Layla’s character too though to a somewhat lesser degree and I’m really not sure I can put my finger on why. I think she was supposed to be a strong and assertive professional but it fell kind of flat. Like I said, I don’t think I can put my finger on my reasoning. Overall, this was a good second-chance romance, but not something that wowed me.

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The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely

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Melinda Lazar

The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Real Deal by Lauren Blakely

Ahh! I love me a good fake relationship book!

Neither Theo or April are in the market for a relationship: April needs a fake boyfriend to get her well-meaning family off her back and Theo is trying to make enough money to pay the piper. When April answers his (hilarious) ad and they meet up to sort out the terms of their faux-relationship, it’s immediately evident that these two won’t last without some conditions being broken.

April has been burned by men far too many times and the last being used as ‘the other woman’. She’s not a man-hater at all, but she is on a firm dating diet and is putting all her energy into getting the one particular job she’s after. Theo has had it hard. After his parents passed away, he and his brother were sent to live with an uncaring aunt and essentially left to fend for themselves. He’s not a woe is me kind of man. He’s just doing what he must to get his and his brothers lives sorted out, without any complications. April and Theo were perfect together and I’m so glad they worked through their pasts in the way that they did.

This book was FUN! In fact, I read with a smile the entire time. From April’s family practically pushing her into the arms of every available man in Wistful to the swoony ’remember whens’ murmured between two people who are desperate not to cross the line, The Real Deal was a real delight.

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Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Read

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Melinda Lazar 

Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Strange Beard by Penny Reid

I reaaaaaally struggled with the first half of this book and honestly, just wanted it to be over. It broke my heart to even think this book would go on my never-again-to-be-read list but I should have had more faith in Reid and known that she would deliver, in spades.

So to anyone who’s been following the Winston Brothers, you’d know that Roscoe is the baby of the family. I was soooo excited to read his book: he has the sweetest nature of all the boys, a huge heart, and an incredible memory. The last might seem like a great thing, but it means that Roscoe can’t forget memories he wishes he could and that in turn gives him heartache because he can’t forget the memory of telling Simone that he loved her and what her response was.

After Roscoe ghosted her ten years ago, Simone mourned the loss of their friendship for a short while then moved on. She always wondered why he suddenly disappeared from her life and went to great lengths to avoid her. Now she’s back in town and keeps popping up everywhere Roscoe is, demanding answers.

I’m not going to say another single things about the storyline. It would be considered spoilerish and that’s a huge no-no. As I said earlier, the book was slow at the beginning and it improved immensely to the point that I just couldn’t put it down. There was friendship and family, secrets and hijinx. This resulted in a great second-chance romance that tackled some sensitive issues as only Reid can. Going back to this family is always a pleasure - a warm, bearded hug, if you will.

May I add that while I’ve certainly been eager for Billy’s book... I’m now at the point that my respect for him has grown HUGELY and I positively *neeeed* his book!

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Forget You, Ethan by Whitney G.

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Monique Cashmere 

Forget You, Ethan by Whitney G.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a highly anticipated book from Whitney G that her followers have been begging for. For me, I thought it was great, I revelled in reading about Ethan and Rachel. It is a classic enemies to lovers tale told in dual POV.

These two met at age 7 1/2 (don't forget the half!) and have had a tumultuous relationship ever since. They have been trying to one up each other for over a decade, each thinking they are the true winner. They malarkey has gotten the other into trouble and then they bounce right back again. Even though they have been neighbours most of their life, things take a turn when they both go off to college. They believe in their hearts that they hate each other with a passion, but they keep in contact via mail. I found the way they expressed their emotions through their correspondence was funny but also an eye opener to their genuine friendship. We get some backstory through going back to specific ages, which I thought was done well. It all tied up with what was happening in the current time, as well as giving us that precious insight into their bond. Of course they are both a little hot headed, so things take some time before they finally realise that all along they were meant to be together as a couple.

All in all, I was happy with the outcome of this book. I can embrace the quirkiness of Rachel and the stubborn attitude of Ethan. Each character showed that they could be silly, had a sense of humor and when push comes to shove, they were there for each other with compassion. These are the main qualities you want in your H/h. I am now waiting to get my hands on Forget You, Rachel..... the epilogue.

**Reviewed by Monique for JoandIsaLoveBooks Blog.




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